State lawmakers have opened the door for more charter schools in Georgia. House members yesterday voted to create a seven-member state commission that could begin the sanctioning of new tuition-free schools as early as next year. The measure now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Supporters say this is another way for the schools to be established which are denied by some school boards. Critics argue this is a way to skirt the authority of local school boards, which would still have to help fund the schools.
Charter schools are funded by tax dollars--they often allow teachers and principals more flexibility because their operation comes from a charter drafted by a community.
Supporters say this is another way for the schools to be established which are denied by some school boards. Critics argue this is a way to skirt the authority of local school boards, which would still have to help fund the schools.
Charter schools are funded by tax dollars--they often allow teachers and principals more flexibility because their operation comes from a charter drafted by a community.
